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Ms. Sharon Nichols, MSW, ASW, PPSC, School Counselor
Hello Parents & Guardians, My name is Sharon Nichols, and I am so happy to be the School Counselor at Creekside Elementary. This is my sixth year as a School Counselor at Creekside. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a Master's degree in Social Work from California State University, Monterey Bay, and a School Counseling (PPS) credential, from San Jose State University. This is my 8th year working for the Alisal Union School District.
I am a current member of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) which supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
How can I make an Appointment with the School Counselor?
How can I make an Appointment with the School Counselor?
You can...
You can...
Email me- sharon.nichols@alisal.org
Call my Google Voice number – 831 287-5951
Leave a message -- 831 753-5252 e.3567
Fill in the Universal COST Referral Form
Talk with your child’s teacher about making an appointment for you
Why Elementary School Counselors?
Why Elementary School Counselors?
By providing education, prevention, early identification, and intervention, elementary school counselors help their students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/ emotional skills in response to issues they face. (ASCA, 2019)
What do Elementary School Counselors do?
What do Elementary School Counselors do?
Teach classroom Social Emotional development lessons
Provide individual Brief Solution-Focused counseling services
Provide short-term small group counseling/mediation sessions
Collaborate with parents, teachers, and staff to support student achievement
Provide information/referrals to outside community resources for additional assistance
School Counselors Teach Children:
School Counselors Teach Children:
The ability to understand their emotions, thoughts, and how they influence behavior across contexts.
The ability to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations.
The ability to understand another person's perspective, and feelings.
The ability to maintain healthy and supportive relationships with peers and adults.
The ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions.
Our Community Resources:
Our Community Resources:
School counselors can provide short-term individual counseling for students, but when more intervention is required, they can coordinate referrals to community agencies. Below is a list of the Alisal Resource Centers, local mental health agencies, and other social service providers. If these agencies do not meet your needs, please let me know. I have a longer, more comprehensive list of outside service providers.
The Alisal Family Resource Centers (AFRC) 831-775-4500 Centro de Recursos Familiar Alisal
Frank Paul Family Resource Center 831-775-4530 Centro de Recursos Familiares FP
MLK Family Resource Center 831-775-4580 Centro de Recursos Familiares MLK
To learn about or to access AFRC Services click on the link ----> AFRC Services
SVMH COVID-19 Hotline 831-755-0793 Linea de Ayuda de SVMH COVID-19
Natividad Crisis Line 831-755-4111 Linea de Crisis del Hospital Natividad
Suicide & Crisis Hot-line 988 Acceso de Telefonico 24/7
Suicide & Crisis Text-line 741741 Acceso de Texto 24/7
Access to Mental Health Services 831-755-5505 Acceso a Servicios de Salud Mental
Monterey County Behavioral Health 888-258-6029 Salud Mental del Condado de MTRY
Monterey County Food Bank 831-758-1523 Banco de Comida de Condado de Monterey
211 Parent Resource Directory 2-1-1 2-1-1 Directorio de Recursos Para Padres
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